Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul Dinner Included
Welcome to Turkey! Arrive into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore the vibrant city.
In the evening between 19:30 – 20:00 you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to the boat for Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus and drop of back to hotel at the end of tour. During the tour you will be able to see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Maiden’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Bosporus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace etc. After the dinner you can dance the night away to entertaining music provided by professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view. We combine a delicious meal with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment to create Istanbul's leading Bosporus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 12:00pm, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul Old City Tour Breakfast & Lunch Included
Morning: having a breakfast in the hotel, picking up time for the tour at 09:00 to enjoy a full day tour in Istanbul:
- Hagia Sophia: The 4th largest church in the world, dating back to the 4th century and selected as the 2nd best engineering structure of human history by the BBC.
- Blue Mosque: The best interior designed mosque in Ottoman architecture with its 20,000 pieces İznık tiles and unique with its 6 minarets.
- Hippodrome: The center of Byzantine entertainment, where 30,000 civilians were killed by order of queen with arrow rain in the inside of it during the Nika Revolt.
- Grand Covered Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 4,000 shops where attract between 250,000 and half a million visitors daily. It is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops (includes a handmade Turkish carpet demonstration).
Optional Museum (50€ additional cost per person): Topkapi Palace – The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
Day 3 – Istanbul Bosphorus Sights Breakfast & Lunch Included
Explore the magnificent scenic and historical landmarks of Istanbul:
- Çamlıca Hill: The highest point of Istanbul and it commands a panoramic view of the entire city.
- Spice Bazaar: The second oldest covered bazaar in the city, where you can find a variety of spices, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and Turkish delights. It is a great place to experience the authentic atmosphere and aromas of Istanbul.
- Bosphorus Cruise: A scenic boat ride along the strait that connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, and also separates Europe and Asia. You will see the stunning palaces, mosques, bridges, and mansions that line the shores of the waterway.
- Rumeli Fortress: A historical landmark that was built by Sultan Mehmet II in 1452 to conquer Constantinople. It was the largest and strongest fortress of the Middle Ages. You can admire its impressive architecture and learn about its history from your guide.
- Dolmabahçe Palace: The first European architectural style palace, built in the 19th century. It is famous for its beauty and holds a fabulous collection of antiques and furniture. It was built of marble. The palace has 285 rooms and 43 halls.
- Golden Horn: A natural harbor that makes the city very important since ancient times and it separates old city from the new city. Golden Horn had been dockyard for Ottoman navy with 300 boat construction capacity at the same time.
- City Walls: 1600-year-old walls surrounding the whole part of the old city since the 5th century.
Day 4 – Istanbul to Cappadocia Breakfast & Dinner Included
After your breakfast, early morning we will take you to Cappadocia by bus (road takes approximately 8 hours). Once we reach Cappadocia, you’ll have your dinner at the hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.
Important Note (Regular Option): For the regular option, there is no road transfer to Cappadocia; you must take a flight from SAW or IST airport (approx. 90€–100€ per person with 20 kg baggage allowance).
Day 5 – Cappadocia Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour:
- Ozkonak Underground City: One of the best-preserved underground cities in Cappadocia.
- Goreme Open Air Museum: The heart of Cappadocia, famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks.
- Cavusin: An abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop: Enjoy lunch in Avanos and visit a pottery workshop to see how traditional pottery is made.
- Love Valley: A hidden valley with scenic, unique rock formations.
- Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley): Where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals.
- Three Beauties: Three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, symbolizing Cappadocia.
Optional Hot Air Balloon: Available upon request to experience sunrise over the fairy chimneys.
Day 6 – Cappadocia Green Tour Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Start your day by exploring the scenic green tour highlights:
- Kaymakli Underground City: One of the largest and deepest underground cities in the region.
- Ihlara Canyon: Hike through this lovely canyon formed as a result of Hasan Mountain’s eruption and created by Melendiz Stream.
- Selime Monastery: Visit this remarkable rock-cut monastery perched up on a hill at the end of your hiking path.
Day 7 – Cappadocia Transfer to Airport Breakfast Included
One of Grandoria’s adventures concludes after breakfast. We hope you have enjoyed your journey through Turkey. Wishing you all the best and a pleasant flight. Transfer from the hotel to the airport will follow.
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